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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.34, 13,632.12 and 2,848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.34, 13,632.12 and 2,848.21 is: 4,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.34 : 13,632.12 = 2,848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.34/13,632.12 = 2,848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.34x = 13,632.12 × 2,848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.34x = 38,827,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,095.74/9,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.19

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